Content Archive: December 2009
Aircraft
Airbus A350 Makes Quiet Progress Amid 787 Hoopla
While Boeing enjoyed its long-deferred moment of triumph in achieving f
Aircraft
Pratt to Partner with Irkut on PW1000G-powered MC-21
Pratt & Whitney’s new PW1000G–formerly known as the Geared Turbofan–found its third application this month in the MC-21 narrowbody under development by Ru
Aircraft
Big Bombardier CRJ Order Fails To Save Jobs, Halt Rate Cut
A conversion of a letter of intent into a firm order
Bahrain Prepares To Host Its First Airshow
Alongside ostentatious neighbors like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain has tended to get overlooked as a Middle Eastern hub for air transportation.
President Signs $636.3 Billion Defense Appropriations Bill; Funding for VH-71 Presidential Helicopter Is Included
With little fanfare on Saturday, the Senate approved and President Obama subsequently signed the final
Bizav Activity Strengthening, ARG/US Data Shows
November business aircraft flight activity indicates a “continued trend toward recovery,” according to TraqPak data from aviation specialized services firm
Hawker’s Boisture ‘Surprised’ by NetJets Cancellations
Hawker Beechcraft chairman and CEO Bill Boisture said yesterday during a fourth-quarter update conference call that he was “surprised” at the “timing and m
Charter & Fractional
Air Platinum Club Is Latest Charter Casualty
When Miami-based Air Platinum Club began operating last summer, CEO Mickael Cohen
FBOs
EBAA Establishes Airport and Handling Committee
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) established a new airports, handling and ground operations committee (AHGOC).
